1 Campus Multi-Trade Maintenance Technician (Internal) Job in Berea, KY
Berea College is Hiring a Campus Multi-Trade Maintenance Technician (Internal) Near Berea, KY
Summary:
This position’s primary role is to respond to both planned, reactive, and preventive maintenance and repair work orders on campus. The position may be asked to perform basic or skilled work for various trades and needs to have a strong mechanical aptitude. Position requires the candidate to be self-motivated and have the ability to diagnose and make repairs on buildings, systems, and equipment. Customer service and good communications within the team and to campus customers requesting work is necessary for success in the position. Normal working hours for the position are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, but occasional shift work, overtime and periodic call back time (on-call) are also a necessary and required part of the job.
Minimum Requirements Required:
Education required to ensure success in this position:
- Two years of college or similar training or a diploma from a recognized trade or vocational school at high school level or higher with a major in the following construction trades- carpentry, HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, glazing, masonry.
- Three to five years related experience and demonstrated competence in at least two or more of the following trades: carpentry, HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, welding or masonry
- Prefer experience from an industrial, commercial, or educational campus environment
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of one or more of the following trades: carpentry, HVAC, electricity, plumbing, refrigeration, welding or masonry
- Proven experience completing work orders consisting of multiple trades listed above.
- Proven experience performing preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and food service equipment
- Knowledge of the types and uses of materials, tools and equipment associated with multiple repair trades.
- Knowledge of the work methods, procedures and safety practices associated with one or more of the specified repair trades.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of safety equipment and/or climbing equipment, such as protective clothing, breathing apparatus, ladders, scaffolds, staging, rigging, etc.
- Computer/tablet literacy
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, blueprints and drawings.
- Ability to organize records and prioritize work orders
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to obtain other certifications as job requires
- Licenses preferred (journeyman or master): HVAC, Electrician, Plumbing,
- Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
- Ability to travel independently by vehicle
- Ability to routinely carry 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling to perform job responsibilities
- Ability to traverse uneven ground
- Ability to do manual labor
- Visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision
- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound
- May be exposed to noise and noxious fumes with required personal protective equipment
- May be exposed to the hazards of sharp tools and running machinery
- May operate fixed and hand-held power equipment
- May work varied shifts
- May be exposed to extreme indoor or outdoor temperature and weather conditions
- Car, truck, fork lift, power tools, computer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develops and keeps accurate records of work performed.
- Has working knowledge and may be called on to perform duties in the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, paint and HVAC.
- Troubleshoots and repairs equipment and issues as necessary.
- Conducts preventive, planned and reactive work orders to completion and satisfaction of campus customers.
- Performs carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical related work not requiring a license.
- Reports any safety hazards to Facilities Management and follows safe work practices.
- Work necessary overtime, shiftwork, and emergency call out.
- Performs all other required tasks as assigned.
Founded in 1855, Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 43 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $178,000. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College was again named one of the nation’s “Best Institutions for Undergraduates to Earn their College Degree” in the 2022 edition of The Princeton Review’s book, The Best 387 Colleges. Berea also appeared on four other lists within the publication: Best Colleges in the Southeast; Best Value Colleges; Best Green Colleges; and Tuition Free Schools. Berea College is ranked #148 by The Princeton Review – the highest-ranked Kentucky college, and the #3 “Best Value College” in the nation. Berea is one of only two private institutions ranked in the Top 10 for Value in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 College Rankings. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #13 among the nation’s liberal arts colleges, recognizing Berea for maintaining “consistently high rankings thanks to their economic diversity, relatively strong graduation rates, and commitment to meeting students’ financial need.” U.S. News and World Report Rankings lists Berea as #30 among National Liberal Arts Colleges, including ranking Berea #1 in Service Learning, #2 for Most Innovative Schools, #3 in Co-ops/Internships, #4 in First-year Experiences, and tied for #13 in Best Undergraduate Teaching.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Summary
Intern
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
$48k-62k (estimate)
04/24/2023
07/15/2024
berea.edu
BEREA, KY
1,000 - 3,000
1855
ROBERT BOWERS
<$5M
Civic & Environmental Advocacy
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About Berea College
Berea College, the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, is distinctive in higher education. Every admitted student receives a four-year tuition scholarship and works 10 hours per week in a campus job.
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